Car Buyer's Guide

BMW M3 Touring vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar

BMW M3 Touring

BMW M3 Touring

Competition M xDrive

Verdict

The BMW M3 Touring is the hard-charging choice: 523 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time make the Velar’s 247 hp, 365 Nm and 6.7 seconds look distinctly relaxed. Its RM898,800 price is RM260,000 above the Range Rover Velar’s, while annual road tax is also far steeper at RM2,113 versus RM439. The Velar fights back with a 673-litre boot, panoramic sunroof and 7.6 L/100 km rated economy. For a Malaysian buyer carrying family and luggage, it is the more sensible spend; the BMW earns its premium through pace and driver-assistance hardware.

M3 Touring

Pick the BMW M3 Touring if 523 hp, 3.6-second 0-100 km/h acceleration and adaptive cruise control matter more than a RM260,000 saving.

Range Rover Velar

Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you want the 673-litre boot, panoramic sunroof and five-year/65,000 km maintenance cover for far less money.

Key differences

  • Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM638,800.
  • Performance: BMW M3 Touring 523 hp, 650 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds; Range Rover Velar 247 hp, 365 Nm and 6.7 seconds.
  • Boot space: BMW M3 Touring 500 litres; Range Rover Velar 673 litres.
  • Annual road tax: BMW M3 Touring RM2,113; Range Rover Velar RM439.
  • Warranty: BMW M3 Touring two years with unlimited mileage; Range Rover Velar five years/65,000 km, including free scheduled maintenance.
  • Driver assistance: BMW M3 Touring gets adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction; Range Rover Velar has passive cruise…

M3 Touring

  • 523 hp and 650 Nm with 3.6-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
  • Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction.
  • 360-degree camera, auto parking and six rear parking sensors.
  • RM260,000 dearer and RM1,674 more in annual road tax.
  • 500-litre boot trails the Velar’s 673 litres.
  • No panoramic sunroof; warranty is two years versus five years/65,000 km.

Range Rover Velar

  • 673-litre boot and panoramic sunroof.
  • RM260,000 lower purchase price and RM439 annual road tax.
  • Five-year/65,000 km warranty with free scheduled maintenance.
  • 247 hp and 6.7-second 0-100 km/h performance fall well behind the BMW’s 523 hp and 3.6 seconds.
  • No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system.
  • Passive cruise control and reverse camera only, versus the BMW’s adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
Price & overview
PriceRM898,800RM638,800
Body typeWagonSUV
SegmentCompact ExecutiveCompact Executive
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM2,113RM439
Powertrain
Engine Tech24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo
Capacity2,993 cc1,997 cc
Horsepower523 hp247 hp
Torque650 Nm365 Nm
FuelPetrolPetrol
Bore83 mm
Compression Ratio10.5
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name8-Speed Steptronic Sport TransmissionZF 8HP45
Gears88
Transmission ManufacturerZFZF
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h3.6 seconds6.7 seconds
Rated Economy7.6 L/100 km
Top Speed250 km/h217 km/h
Co2173 g/km
Dimensions
Length4,801 mm4,803 mm
Width1,903 mm2,145 mm
Height1,446 mm1,665 mm
Wheelbase2,857 mm2,874 mm
Weight1,925 kg1,804 kg
Fuel Tank59 litres63 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space500 litres673 litres
Front Tyre275/35R19265/45R21
Rear Tyre295/30R20265/45R21
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitSpace Saver
Factory TyresMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SContinental CrossContact LX Sport
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)United Kingdom (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy
Rear Wheels20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesAdaptive M Suspension, M Sport DifferentialAdaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsElectric for rear doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on Two Outer Rear Passenger SeatsAvailable for two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderFor All SeatsFor All Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LED Projectors with High Beam AssistMatrix LED
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding40:20:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlRear Vents
SunroofPanoramic
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian sound system
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Electric Steering Adjustment
Boot OperationPowered BootPowered boot
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes
Auto ParkingYesNo
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited65,000 km
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years5 years
Warranty Extended5 years
Warranty Notes5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

M3 Touring vs Range Rover Velar FAQ

Is the BMW M3 Touring or Land Rover Range Rover Velar better?

The BMW M3 Touring is better for outright performance and active safety, with 523 hp, 3.6-second acceleration, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist. The Range Rover Velar is better for luggage capacity, lower running taxes and a longer maintenance-backed warranty.

What is the price difference?

The BMW M3 Touring costs RM260,000 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Which has the bigger boot and better family practicality?

The Range Rover Velar has the bigger 673-litre boot, 173 litres more than the BMW M3 Touring’s 500 litres. Both seat five and have 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats, but the Velar also has a panoramic sunroof.

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